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BJ56 EKT

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,369 mi
Last recorded89,369 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,654 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,499 miles

rear disc`s pitted and corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 41,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear disc`s pitted and corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on nearside rear & offside rear brake caliper mountings ( rear pads wearing unevenly )

nearside & offside parking brake cables outer casing cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,853 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 23,853 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear & offside rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,081 miles

off side front and both rear tyres perishing

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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BJ56 EKT is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 EKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ56 EKT registered?

BJ56 EKT is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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